Dunn School

Po Box 98 2555 W Highway 154, Los Olivos, CA, 93441-0934
Tel: (805)688-6471
Grades: 6 - 12 | 227 students
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As a college preparatory school with a focus on cultivating scholarship, leadership, teamwork, and compassion amongst its students, Dunn School is committed to developing each individual's academic and personal potential; building self confidence and character; fostering individual and collective excellence; and educating students for success in college and beyond. Dunn offers a broad program of academics, athletics, arts, outdoor education, and community service within a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. The depth and quality of the relationship between students and teachers is central to our process of education. Small class size promotes one-to-one communication and rapport between teacher and student, which best stimulates the desire to learn. Through this one-to-one communication and our advisor program, our dedicated faculty commits to the guidance and support of the personal and academic growth of each individual entrusted to our care.

School Overview:
Dunn School
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 6 - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Mild to Moderate Learning Differences
Year Founded 1959
Student Body
Total Students 227 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 11% (CA School Avg.: 40%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 75%
Average Class Size 15 students
Number of AP Courses 11 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
AP Art AP Biology
AP Calculus AP English Language
AP English Literature AP Environmental Science
AP Spanish AP Statistics
AP US Government AP US History
AP World History
Average SAT score 1850
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Feb. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $44,000
Tuition Notes Middle School Day - $16300 Upper School Day - $19700
% on Financial Aid 21%
Average Financial Aid Grant $22,000
Admissions Director Ms. Ann Greenough
Admissions Associate Ms. Christy Davidge
Sports
Total Sports Offered 16 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Climbing Cross Country
Dance Equestrian
Football Golf
Lacrosse Mountain Biking
Rock Climbing Soccer
Swimming Tennis
Volleyball Weightlifting
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 7 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Cooking Club Investment Club
Multicultural Club Ping Pong Club
Student Government Teen Book Club
The Academy

School Notes:

  • As a college preparatory school with a focus on cultivating scholarship, leadership, teamwork, and compassion amongst its students, Dunn School is committed to developing each individual\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s academic and personal potential; building self confidence and character; fostering individual and collective excellence; and educating students for success in college and beyond. Dunn offers a broad program of academics, athletics, arts, outdoor education, and community service within a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. The depth and quality of the relationship between students and teachers is central to our process of education. Small class size promotes one-to-one communication and rapport between teacher and student, which best stimulates the desire to learn. Through this one-to-one communication and our advisor program, our dedicated faculty commits to the guidance and support of the personal and academic growth of each individual entrusted to our care.

    • Profile last updated: 04/12/2012

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Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
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Gr. PK-5 | 0.2 mi. away
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Gr. K-9 | 4.4 mi. away
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